The inimitable David Bowie: The most striking images of the 1970s of the legendary British rock musician

1. Fashionable exclusive (December 1971)
2. Cosmostyle (June 1972)
3. Man from the Stars (1973)
4. In the light of the spotlights (1973)
5. Controversial image (November 1973)
6. Unique style (1973)
7. In the rhythm of music (1973)
8. Colorful combination (1973)
9. Feathers and Geometry (1973)
10. Snow-white performance (1973)
11. Ideas embodied (1973)
12. Immersion (July 1973)
13. Final preparations (1973)
14. Performance at Hammersmith Odeon (July 1973)
15. Experimenting with Style (1973)
16. Flare and Stripes (1973)
17. Dancing on stage (October 1974)
18. In an English train (1974)
19. Colored suit (1974)
20. London dandy (1974)
21. Style Icon (October 1974)
22. Image with a bandage (February 1974)
23. Stylish Bowie (1974)
24. Striving for reincarnation (1975)
25. Studio shot (1976)
26. Shades of Blue (1978)
27. On the London Stage (August 1978)

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The evolution of the fashionable style of the inimitable David Bowie

David Bowie was called a pioneer, genius and "man from the star". He was born in London in January 1947 and his name was David Robert Jones. He changed his name in his teens when he decided to make music, and it turned out that the name David Jones was already "taken". This musician was an avid book lover, in 1996 he released the first single for Internet download, and he was also famous for his extravagance. And even after his death, he remained true to himself: in 2016, a strand of his hair was auctioned for 19 thousand dollars.

1. Fashionable exclusive (December 1971)

David Bowie in wide pants poses for the cover of Hunky Dory's 4th studio album in London

2. Cosmostyle (June 1972)

The British singer portrays the fictional character Ziggy Stardust - striped jumpsuit and patent leather platform boots

3. Man from the Stars (1973)

An asymmetrical bodysuit with a "fire" pattern and large matching accessories is another stage image for Ziggy Stardust

4. In the light of the spotlights (1973)

An unusual stage costume for a British rock artist, created by designer Kansai Yamamoto

5. Controversial image (November 1973)

David Bowie in a crisp white suit performing at The Marquee in London

6. Unique style (1973)

British rock singer in a printed jumpsuit performing live as part of the first leg of the Ziggy Stardust Tour

7. In the rhythm of music (1973)

David Bowie's original stage outfit for his Ziggy Stardust tour is a wide silk button-down robe

8. Colorful combination (1973)

The legendary singer in a colorful quilted suit designed for the Ziggy Stardust tour poses in a hotel room in New York

9. Feathers and Geometry (1973)

David Bowie, performing at his show in Los Angeles, wearing geometric knitted jumpsuit and blue feather boa

10. Snow-white performance (1973)

The designers complemented the white stage costume in which the British singer performed on stage in Los Angeles with an openwork heeled clog

11. Ideas embodied (1973)

Monochrome shot by David Bowie with Japanese designer Kansai Yamamoto

12. Immersion (July 1973)

The unrivaled David Bowie as Ziggy Stardust and the Forest Creatures costume by fashion designer Kansai Yamamoto

13. Final preparations (1973)

Trying on stage costume - silk jumpsuit with floral patterns - before performing on stage in New York

14. Performance at Hammersmith Odeon (July 1973)

David Bowie in stage outfit - a silk mini-dress, underlining the British artist's preference for unisex style

15. Experimenting with Style (1973)

An extravagant outfit specially created by Japanese designer Kansai Yamamoto for a British musician

16. Flare and Stripes (1973)

David Bowie in a striped blazer with wide lapels and flared trousers with a shiny square pattern

17. Dancing on stage (October 1974)

British rock star Freddie Burretti wears a blue "ice" suit during a performance in Los Angeles as part of the Diamond Dogs Tour

18. In an English train (1974)

Unusual and colorful accessories are an indispensable attribute of David Bowie's look in the 1970s

19. Colored suit (1974)

The British rock star poses for photographer Terry O'Neill in a bright yellow suit for the Diamond Dogs tour promo

20. London dandy (1974)

David Bowie in jumpsuit, hat and high-heeled boots poses for the cover of the 8th studio album "Diamond Dogs"

21. Style Icon (October 1974)

The British singer performs at the Radio City Music Hall in a stage costume with suspenders and a plaid tie

22. Image with a bandage (February 1974)

Wearing a bright red jumpsuit and a black eye patch, David Bowie appeared on the TopPop TV show in Hilversum with the song "Rebel Rebel"

23. Stylish Bowie (1974)

Monochrome promo photo of the famous British performer in a classic suit and hat

24. Striving for reincarnation (1975)

Stunning David Bowie in a black tuxedo and white bow tie at the 17th Annual Grammy Awards

25. Studio shot (1976)

Monochrome portrait shot of a British rock musician and singer wearing a pilot's overalls against the backdrop of the American flag

26. Shades of Blue (1978)

David Bowie wears a blue plastics stage costume during a performance in Oakland, California

27. On the London Stage (August 1978)

British singer and musician David Bowie became a style icon in 1970s pop music through his unusual stage costumes

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